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N438 PUV

1996 Volkswagen Lt

White Diesel 2384cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

133,112 mi
Last recorded133,112 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Volkswagen Lt127,418 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN438 PUV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelLt
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,384cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 133,112 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 132,997 miles

Central Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) pivot (pitman arm) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn torsion bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 122,152 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2021 121,592 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Rear Prop shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 104,530 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 104,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 94,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seapage from half shaft oil seal

repairs to exhaust tailpipe

Fail 11 Jul 2018 94,147 miles

Central Front Seat belt missing locking mechanism (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases manifold/front pipe join (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements might polish up? (0.1 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear seapage from half shaft oil seal

repairs to exhaust tailpipe

Pass 20 Jul 2017 84,677 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 84,606 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 77,587 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 72,734 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 72,733 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 71,028 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted to nearside front seat

Pass 11 Sep 2012 68,904 miles

both side rear axle hubs moist

general body corrosion

Fail 8 Sep 2012 68,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

both sdie rear axle hubs moist

general body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2011 65,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Sep 2011 65,765 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 61,896 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 61,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 58,011 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 58,011 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both wiper blades split

Fail 1 Oct 2008 52,096 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 52,096 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 41,961 miles

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Fail 12 Feb 2007 41,961 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres getting close to limit

rear exhaust tailpipe modified

slight play in n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 17 Feb 2006 38,940 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Lt?

Based on 549,592 MOT tests across 45,159 vehicles.

65.2%
Pass Rate
6,396
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
45,159
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 51,116
position lamp(s) not working 19,926
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,126
Stop lamp not working 18,682
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 15,828
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N438 PUV is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt in White with a 2,384cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1996 Volkswagen Lt models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 127,418 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Lt fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 51,116 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N438 PUV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Lt typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 30 years old, this Volkswagen Lt is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N438 PUV is a 1996 Volkswagen Lt, first registered on 17 June 1996.

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